Deerhead Campground
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Coordinates
- 32.9440, -105.7440
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
Overview Deerhead Campground is located in the Lincoln National Forest in Cloudcroft, New Mexico at an elevation of 8700 feet. This is a heavily forested campground with large pine trees which provide plenty of shade. Wildlife viewing is a great opportunity here as this forest is home to a large population of Elk. Roads within the campground are paved. Recreation This is a prime location for wildlife viewing due to the large population of Elk in the Lincoln National Forest. This forest spans 1,103,441 acres and is a great place for hiking, caving, picknicking, horseback riding, hunting and sightseeing. The Trestle Recreation area is less than a 2 mile drive from Deerhead campground. Facilities This campground offers standard sites, accommodating both tent and RV camping. Amenities include picnic tables, grills, fire rings, drinking water spigots, vault toilets and paved parking spurs. Natural Features This location provides great views of the White Sands National Park salt flats. The Lincoln National Forest offers a variety of trails, including the Osha Trail, the Little Apache Trail, and the Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail. Nearby Attractions There is a variety of stores to shop at roughly 20 miles from the campground in Alamogordo, NM. Contact Info Between 05/15/2026 and 09/26/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (575) 682-1518 to speak with local staff. From 09/27/2026 to 05/09/2027 this location is unstaffed. Please call (877) 444-6777 for general information.
From the managing agency.
Is Deerhead Campground free?
We do not have a fee on record for Deerhead Campground. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to Deerhead Campground?
Deerhead Campground is at 32.9440, -105.7440. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- Deerhead0.1 mi
- Aspen0.3 mi
- Black Bear Gc0.3 mi
- Sleepy Grass0.4 mi
- SLIDE GROUP AREA0.6 mi
- UPPER FIR GROUP AREA1.2 mi
- BLACK BEAR GROUP AREA1.6 mi
- Pines Campground1.7 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
